May 6, 2013 - PPM - Train of Thought-lessness

This week's PET PEEVE MONDAY (PPM) concerns the acceptance of abhorrent behavior, by some members of our society.

BART, the Bay Area Rapid Transit System serves the San Francisco Bay area. When I lived in CA, I used this public transportation system on a semi-regular basis. It was efficient, clean, and the trains "ran on time" ...but that 20 years ago.

Starting this week, those who defecate, urinate, masturbate, sell drugs, assault others, or write graffiti won’t be welcome on BART trains.

You would think that those rules would already have been in place, but hey, we’re talking San Francisco, the home of Nancy Pelosi.

Recent California laws give BART permission to issue a "prohibition order." This means it can ban riders who commit the aforementioned acts. The exile from BART can last from 30 days to one full year.

But wait, there’s good news! If you only write graffiti or poop on the escalator, you’re still eligible to ride until you’ve committed the infraction three times.

THREE TIMES!!!

Forget riding the metro. If you assault someone or sell drugs, why aren't you BANNED from society and put in jail? 

There is no telling what the penalty is if you publicly announce you are a Republican in California. I bet you get banned from more than just using public transportation.